SmarthistoryTravel

We are proud to announce SmarthistoryTravel, a set of apps for curious, thoughtful travelers who want expert art analysis delivered in a casual and engaging style. The initial app in this series, "Rome: A First Look," is now available in the iTunes App Store. One reviewer wrote,

"This mobile sets a new high standard for tour guide apps for consumers seeking to understand what is worth seeing and why."

We will launch a second app, "Rome: A Closer Look" later this summer.  Additional apps that focus on art in other cities will follow. Proceeds from SmarthistoryTravel support Smarthistory, Inc., a not-for-profit organization. Enhance your travel experience and support Smarthistory at the same time!

"Rome: A First Look" Features:

• EASY & ORGANIZED - you’ll find what you need, when you need it
• ANCIENT, RENAISSANCE & BAROQUE - explore three key periods for art in Rome
• BERNINI, CARAVAGGIO, MICHELANGELO, RAPHAEL - just a few of the artists discussed
• VIDEO, AUDIO & PHOTOS - lets you explore in different ways
• OFF-LINE MAPS - or use the online function for directions from your current location
• TEXT SEARCH - find the artist, museum, or church you want, instantly
• INSIDER TRAVEL TIPS - for visiting churches, museums, and for dining, shopping and getting around

Praise for Smarthistory.org:
“If you have an even passing interest in art, you should check out smARThistory, a recently redesigned website that's quickly racking up awards....the site fills what has been a massive gap on the Web: Credible, concise art reference.” (FastCompany.com)



“By far, the most dramatic advancement on the internet in a long, long, while! Gardner’s ... ‘Art Through the Ages’ the definitive 1200 page art history text, has been supplanted by a web application: Smarthistory.” (KimSherrell.com)



Selected Awards & Honors for Smarthistory.org:

• Exploratorium, Ten Cool Websites, June 2010
• Communication Arts magazine webpick of the week, April 23, 2010
• Webby Award for best education website, 2009
• PC Magazine, Top 100 Websites of 2009
• Flavorpill picks Smarthistory for its "Daily Dose" July 9, 2009
• Very Short List “Web” April 2, 2009
• Mindshare Award, for history, 2nd place, 2010
• Kim Komando, Cool Site of the Day, February 5, 2009
• Gold Award, AVICOM, International Council of Museums (ICOM), October 17, 2008